On the stage

Love and loss, before Facebook

The stage production of “The Loves of Elaine” will return to the Feichter Studio at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18-19 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 13 and 20 at the Haywood Arts Regional Theatre in Waynesville.

When her mother, Elaine, passed away a few years ago, Lyn Donley discovered to her surprise a stash of love letters — but not from her father. These were from a wide variety of fantastic men that were all in love with Elaine revealing a whole new side to the woman she knew. In the production, Donley will be acting out the story alongside C.J. Deering.

Tickets are $10. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 828.456.6322 or visit www.harttheatre.org.

Auditions for Kids at HART

Kids at HART will hold auditions for “Shuddersome: Tales of Poe” at 4 p.m. Aug. 25 and 27, the Haywood Arts Regional Theatre in Waynesville. All middle and high school age students are invited to audition.

Specters, ghosts and ghouls come alive in this vivid theatrical adaptation of some of Edgar Allen Poe’s best-known works. Included are The Tell-Tale Heart, The Bells, The Oval Portrait, The Raven, and The Masque of the Red Death. This is a large cast with parts for many.

One of the exciting aspects of this productions is the opportunity for students to work with five directors who are all focused on making this a positive experience for everyone: Holly Cope, Anna Denson, Tom Dewees, David Yeates and Shelia Sumpter.

Technical personnel for lights, sound, costumes, and stage management are also needed. Please bring your calendar with your schedule to determine conflicts to the audition. Most rehearsals will be held on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Audition sides are available at the Hart Box Office. The production will be held at times to be determined on Oct. 21.

Shakespeare at HART

A stage production of William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Nights Dream” will be held at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17-19 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 20 in the Fangmeyer Theater at the Haywood Arts Regional Theatre in Waynesville.

The show is being staged in a way that will bring the outside in, plunging you into the forest as Demetrius, Lysander, Helena and Hermia get lost and the fair Puck makes mischief.